Thinking it through worksheet
A printable from Leaving the US Feelings. Fill it in by hand. Nothing you write is collected by this website.
Thinking it through worksheet
What I feel
- Right now I feel: ______________________
- The feeling that is loudest: ______________________
Why I am thinking about leaving
Facts I still need (ask a lawyer)
- Do I have a way to stay that I do not know about?
- What happens to my case if I leave?
- Could I come back later? When?
- Consult date: ____________
Picture both futures
- One year from now if I stay: ______________________
- One year from now if I go: ______________________
What matters most to me (top 3)
- ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________
Who I will talk to, and when
- First: ____________ When: ____________
- Next: ____________ When: ____________
- What I need from them (listen, advice, help): ____________
My support
- Someone I can call on a hard day: ____________
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
Do not write your A number or immigration status on this sheet.
From Leaving the US Feelings. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.